Massive cleanup underway in Silverado Canyon after powerful storm triggers mudslides

Wednesday, December 15, 2021
SILVERADO CANYON, Calif. (KABC) -- The day after a big storm hammered Southern California, many residents of Silverado Canyon are getting a firsthand look at the damage on Wednesday.

Pounding rain and mudslides left at least five homes red-tagged. It also destroyed cars and uprooted trees.
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Silverado and other canyons in the burn areas had to be evacuated.

Many people in Silverado Canyon stayed put Tuesday despite evacuation orders.
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Residents are concerned about more potential mudslides from a storm expected to hit next week.

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